Tears welled up in one of Yun Zhi Yue's eyes as she lowered her head, revealing her delicate swan-like neck.
It was not easy for this Little Master to gain Luo's favor, and she did not want to be discarded. Yet, she had no idea what she could do to please him.
Luo forcefully lifted her chin, his face so close that she could feel his breath. His expression was devoid of any emotional fluctuations, a visage that seemed almost inhumanly demonic. If it weren't for the distinct aura surrounding him, Yun Zhi Yue would have thought he was someone else entirely.
This new approach from her target was quite different from before, and she found herself struggling to adapt. The Servant was a eunuch, and the idea of using her alluring body to entice him seemed far better suited for the Emperor himself.
"Don't worry, your perceived weakness is seen as an advantage in the Servant's eyes," he assured her. "It makes it easier for him to control you. As long as you strive to conceive an heir for the Emperor, the Servant will ensure your safety during childbirth."
From then on, imperial power would be firmly in the Little Master's grasp, and the Servant would benefit from it as well. Did the Little Master understand what the Servant meant?
Damn it, what an ambitious eunuch! He actually thought he could manipulate the harem to gain access to imperial power!
Yun Zhi Yue could guarantee that there were more concubines nurtured by Luo in this harem than just herself. The more eggs there were, the greater the chance of hatching chicks.
Goodness gracious! The thought of conceiving a child with that old Emperor was outrageous—this was truly forcing her down a path she never intended to take.
She hoped Luo wouldn’t regret this decision!
The Little Master understood now and vowed to work hard to conceive an heir.
Luo was pleased with her attitude and released her chin, stepping back to a respectful distance.
"It’s good that you arrived early at Kui Shui. For these next few days, keep a low profile. If I’m not mistaken, the Emperor will soon summon each concubine into the palace one by one."
"Once your health improves, you must find ways to win his favor and elevate your status; only then will you have the qualifications to compete."
The Servant would not be coming around for a while; the Little Master would need to learn how to survive on her own.
Yun Zhi Yue listened intently as she watched Luo disappear into thin air.
Gazing at the flowers and plants in the courtyard, a flicker of green light flashed in her eyes as she moved several pots inside to tend to them.
Seven days passed in a blink, and indeed, the Emperor had not graced Qionghua Palace with his presence again.
It is said that the two highest-ranking consorts this time have both been promoted after serving the Emperor. The selection of candidates has resulted in Xu Liangyuan being granted the title of Proper Sixth Rank, while Xu Pin has already become a Main Position Consort in the palace. Zheng Qi Pin, Lin Guiren, has also overnight risen to the rank of Lin Consort, standing on equal footing with Xu Pin, indicating that she has put in considerable effort during her service.
Rumor has it that Xu Pin is quite furious, having left many servants bloodied from her wrath. Even the Empress would not go so far as to make life difficult for them over a few servants. After all, both are daughters of high-ranking officials in the court, and while the Empress may be wary of them, she likely also wishes to win them over.
The favored consort, Yan Pin, is a princess from the State of Yan, and her marriage is crucial for maintaining peace between the two nations. The Emperor tends to be very lenient regarding minor matters, which has led to an increase in their arrogance. The Empress often finds herself at a disadvantage and must think of ways to counteract this.
Observing the potted plants arranged neatly in their respective positions within the room, Yun Zhi Yue smirked as she led a maidservant of unknown origin with a swaying gait towards the Imperial Garden. At this hour, Xu Pin should be wandering around the garden, admiring the flowers to alleviate her frustrations. It was time for her to ignite a powder keg.
As soon as she stepped into the Imperial Garden, various energies from the plants surged into her body, filling her mind with countless vague thoughts. Most were extremely unclear and failed to convey any coherent ideas since they had not yet attained spiritual awareness.
From a distance, she spotted Xu Pin and deliberately exclaimed in surprise before turning to leave, seemingly frightened. The startled Xu Pin's expression darkened: "Impudent! Yun Meiren, come here at once!"
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